Darcy Ind
French Lessons with a University of Sheffield Educator for All Levels
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Darcy Ind
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
About your french tutor
I’m Darcy Ind ,a Bachelors-educated tutor with over 5 years of experience specializing in French classes. From academic French to conversational practice, I offer personalised learning in French writing,speaking and even travel French. My specialities include career guidance, homework help and test prep strategies. I cater to students of all levels,be it college,school or adult /professionals. Comfortable with diverse special needs, I provide expert teaching in French pronunciation skills, culture immersion and more. Let’s embark on your French learning journey together. If you would like to learn more about my experience, qualifications, teaching styles or specialisms,please don’t hesitate to get in contact with me.
Darcy graduated from The University of Sheffield
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In my classes, I focus on enhancing grammar, speaking, writing skills, conversational practice and pronunciation training. I offer personalized tutoring in various French subjects like French for beginners, French Writing, Speaking, Acadmeic and Travel French, ensuing a comprehensive learning experience. I leverage a mix of interactive online tools like Google Meets, Zoom and educational platforms to conduct engaging and effective lessons. With a tailored curriculum, I cater to students of all levels, including school, college and professional / adult learners, with a class size of 50+. My methodology strengths lie in providing interactive lessons that cater to diverse learning styles, ultimately helping students excel in their French learning journey.
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French concepts taught by Darcy
Student and Tutor continued their work on French grammar, focusing extensively on differentiating between the subjunctive and indicative moods and conjugating several irregular verbs in the present subjunctive. They also reviewed and learned new vocabulary. For homework, the Student is to learn the present indicative conjugation of 'être', and the next session will involve more subjunctive exercises, practicing adjectives, and speaking about holidays, directions, and shopping.
Subjunctive vs. Indicative Mood
Irregular Subjunctive Conjugations
Essential Vocabulary & Idiomatic Expressions
Demonstrative Adjectives (ce
cette
ces)
Student and Tutor focused on French grammar, specifically the subjunctive mood. They reviewed key French phrases and verbs, then delved into using the subjunctive for expressing emotions, doubt, and uncertainty. The Student practiced conjugating regular -er, -ir, and -re verbs in the present subjunctive, and the next session will cover IR verbs in the present tense.
Forming the Present Subjunctive: Regular Verbs (ER
IR
RE)
Forming the Present Subjunctive: Irregular Stems
Critical Distinction: Probabilité vs. Subjonctif
Subjunctive Mood: Expressing Doubt & Uncertainty
Subjunctive Mood: Expressing Emotions
Review of Foundational French Verbs
The Student and Tutor practiced French conversational phrases and vocabulary for airport and hotel scenarios. They reviewed formal and informal address, date and time expressions, and common nouns related to travel. The Tutor recommended consistent daily practice for effective language acquisition.
French Date & Time Conventions
Vocabulary for Technology & Portable Items
Informal French: Verlan
French Pronunciation & Accents
Hotel Check-in Conversation
Essential Airport & Travel Phrases
Formal vs. Informal French Address (Tu vs. Vous)
The Student and Tutor continued their study of the French subjunctive mood, focusing on its usage with wishes and necessity. The Student practiced translating sentences, identifying subjunctive triggers, and distinguishing between indicative and subjunctive forms. They also reviewed essential vocabulary related to verbs of movement and common adverbs, with plans to continue the subjunctive lesson in the next session and review new vocabulary as homework.
The Subjunctive Mood in French: Not a Tense
but a Feeling
Trigger Phrases and the 'Que' Conjunction
Subjunctive Triggers: Wishes
Desires
and Preferences
Subjunctive Triggers: Necessity and Obligation
Essential Vocabulary for Subjunctive Contexts
The student and tutor reviewed Spanish grammar, focusing on the correct application of the indicative and subjunctive moods through sentence completion and translation exercises. They practiced identifying grammatical triggers for verb mood changes and discussed idiomatic expressions and translation nuances.
Indicative vs. Subjunctive Mood
Triggers for the Subjunctive Mood
Imperatives and the Subjunctive
False Friends in Translation
The student and tutor reviewed the use of the Spanish subjunctive mood, focusing on impersonal expressions, verbs of volition, influence, and emotion, and verbs of doubt or negation. They practiced identifying when the subjunctive is required, particularly concerning changes in subject and the expression of certainty versus doubt. The tutor encouraged continued practice with the material.
Impersonal Expressions with the Subjunctive
Subjunctive with Verbs of Doubt or Negation
Subjunctive with Verbs of Emotion
Subjunctive with Verbs of Volition or Influence
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